Volunteer Service Agreement and Release
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
THIS VOLUNTEER SERVICE AGREEMENT AND RELEASE sets forth the terms and conditions applicable to volunteer service for City of Seward. I understand that or my child will receive no pay or compensation for this volunteer work. I agree that access to City of Seward parks and open space provides a benefit and is adequate consideration for this agreement. I agree that I or my child will abide by the reasonable instructions of City of Seward staff, the policies and procedures of City of Seward, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
I understand that some of the work performed as a volunteer may involve physical labor, strenuous activity, exposure to excessive heat, exposure to poisonous or hazardous plant and animal life, or other risks not specifically set forth herein; and may pose the risk of physical injury. I certify that I am or my child is in good health and physically able to perform volunteer work. I assume all risk and responsibility for any personal injury, death, or damage to property which I may sustain or my child may sustain while performing volunteer services for City of Seward.
I hereby give permission to City of Seward to use the name and photographic likeness of me or my child in all forms and media for lawful purposes relating to the promotion or advertisement of activities and services performed by City of Seward, without compensation to me.
I hereby on behalf of myself, my spouse, my heirs, my executor, administrator, or personal representative fully and forever release and discharge City of Seward, its agents, officers, or employees from any and all claims, demands, damages, causes of action known or unknown, resulting from the undersigned or child of the undersigned performing volunteer services for City of Seward or being in, on, or about any City of Seward premises or facilities while performing volunteer services for City of Seward. I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend City of Seward, its agents, officers, or employees for damages, costs, expenses, or attorney's fees resulting from acts or conduct of me or my child while performing volunteer service for City of Seward. I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally competent to execute this Volunteer Service Agreement and Release; or in the event that the volunteer is under the age of eighteen (18), that I am his/her parent or legal guardian and I am legally competent to execute this Volunteer Service Agreement and Release.
I understand that City of Seward does not provide insurance or worker's compensation coverage for me or my child. I understand that, if required by Seward Parks and Recreation policy, my name will be checked with the National Sex Offender Database to ensure the safety of all park visitors. I have read this agreement and understand that by signing this I am waiving legal rights for me or my child.